Description
Indulge in this irresistible stuffed salmon recipe, where tender fillets are filled with a rich and creamy Cajun-spiced cream cheese mixture. This dish is perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself to a cozy night in. Quick and easy to prepare, it takes just 30 minutes from start to finish, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights. The combination of flavors and textures is sure to delight your palate, while the impressive presentation will wow everyone at the table. Serve it alongside fresh vegetables or a salad for a complete meal that’s both nutritious and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (5 ounces each, skin on)
- 6 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 2 ounces cheddar cheese (finely shredded)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 4 tablespoons avocado oil (divided)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cut a pocket in each salmon fillet and season with paprika, marjoram, salt, and pepper.
- In a bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar, garlic, and Cajun seasoning until smooth.
- Stuff the salmon pockets with the filling carefully.
- Cook the fillets skin-side down in heated oil for about 6 minutes; flip and cook for another 5 minutes until fully cooked.
- Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (140g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg